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Nigeria, UAE strengthen aviation ties with amended BASA agreement
Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have strengthened their aviation partnership with the signing of an amended Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA). The agreement was signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, during the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) 2025 in Abu Dhabi. Keyamo met with UAE’s Minister of Economy,…
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FG committed to reducing food prices through agricultural investments – Information Minister
By Kunle Sanni The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to lowering food prices through substantial investments in agricultural production. Idris stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at a press briefing to launch the 2025 Ministerial Briefing Session. He emphasized that while the government will not impose price controls on food commodities—consistent…
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IGP hosts stakeholders, retired officers to address police pension concerns
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Tuesday convened an interactive session with retired police officers and stakeholders in the Nigeria Police pension system. The meeting, held at the Police Resource Centre, Jabi, Abuja, focused on pressing issues surrounding the contributory pension scheme, financial security, and overall welfare of retired officers. The session brought together key figures, including…
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Umahi orders immediate improvement in toll collection, warns contractor over delays
By Kunle Sanni Minister of Works, Engr. (Sen.) David Umahi, has directed immediate improvements in toll collection at the Garaku Toll Plaza on the Keffi–Akwanga section of the Abuja–Keffi–Akwanga–Lafia–Makurdi Dualisation Project following widespread complaints from motorists. During a visit to the toll plaza on February 7, 2025, Umahi expressed displeasure over inefficiencies in electronic toll collection, which he said were…
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NRC, APMT expand container traffic on standard gauge from Apapa to Ibadan
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), in collaboration with APM Terminals (APMT), has officially launched the expansion of container traffic on the standard gauge railway from Apapa Port, Lagos, to Moniya Freight Yard in Ibadan, Oyo State. The flag-off ceremony, held in Apapa, was attended by key stakeholders, including NRC’s Managing Director, Comrade Kayode Opeifa, APMT’s Managing Director, Mr. Fredrik Klinke,…
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VP Shettima inaugurates presidential committee to bridge financial gaps, drive trillion-dollar economy
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to economic reforms aimed at fostering inclusive growth and bridging financial gaps nationwide. Speaking at the State House Banquet Hall on Monday, Shettima inaugurated the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI) as part of the federal government’s strategy to achieve a trillion-dollar economy by 2030.…
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FG to establish steering committee for FERMA funding solutions
By Kunle Sanni The Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, has directed the establishment of a steering committee to explore alternative funding sources for the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA). Speaking at a one-day retreat for FERMA’s Board and Management in Abuja, Goronyo emphasized the need for sustainable financing beyond annual budget allocations, noting that no country effectively…
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Nigeria unveils Motherland 2025 initiative to strengthen culture, investment, tourism
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, in collaboration with Discover Motherland Africa, has launched Motherland 2025, a transformative initiative aimed at positioning Nigeria as a global hub for African culture, investment, and tourism. Speaking at the unveiling event held at the Abuja Continental Hotel, Minister Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa described Motherland 2025 as more than just…
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PHOTO NEWS: One year after, Obasanjo, Macron, Sanwo-Olu, Aig-Imokhuede remember Herbert Wigwe
President Bola Tinubu, French President Emmanuel Macron, former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and top corporate leaders gathered together at the Expo Hall of Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos to remember and celebrate the memories of late Group Chief Executive Officers of Access Bank Herbert Wigwe. Chairman of Access Bank Aigboje Aig-Imokuede led the board and…
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